ScS grew like-for-like order intake 2.2% in the 26 weeks to Jan. 27, 2018ScS, Britain's second largest sofa specialist, said half-year sales order intake climbed like-for-like thanks to growth across its core business. Its House of Fraser concessions declined.

John Lewis Welwyn Garden City is among the locations to sell Natuzzi Editions rangesNatuzzi, whose tie-up with John Lewis was revealed by The Furnishing Report last November, has disclosed the seven locations where its products are to be sold.

Sofa imports from China grew at twice the annual run-rate according to the latest figures released by HM Revenue & CustomsSofa imports declined in November despite a rise in the value of shipments from Britain's two largest upholstery trading partners.

Natuzzi and Kuka to sign historic deal that will see the Natuzzi brand expanded in Greater ChinaNatuzzi is planning a joint venture with Kuka that will see the latter build and manage the Italian sofa brand's existing and future retail network in Greater China.

Wesley Barrell trades from 14 stores nationwideThe taxman will refrain from trying to recover funds from Wesley Barrell until the business has the resources to pay, according to just-filed accounts for the 14-store chain.

Matt Hudson, chief executive of The Lounge Co, will take on additional responsibility for Melksham based G PlanStephanie Hildon, chief executive of G Plan, has resigned and will leave the company at the end of January next year. Her replacement is the chief executive of sister company The Lounge Co.

Billy & Slouch will launch at the NEC next monthBilly & Slouch is the new name for the former Collins & Hayes business in Hastings. The sofa maker will relaunch at the NEC next month with ranges created by one of its most successful past designers.

Italian sofa imports dropped by a quarter. Source: HMRCFalling shipments of Chinese, Italian and Romanian sofas were behind a first drop in upholstery imports since the spring, according to new Government data.